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Strangles
Regional Municipality of Halton, ON
Outbreak Identifier: 5597
Alert ID: 3004
May 09, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 1 
Number Exposed: 1
Facility Type: Boarding Facility
Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/1/2023
Clinical Signs: On April 26, the mare shipped from a facility in Sudbury District. This facility has not reported any cases of Strangles. The mare was alone on the trailer. On May 1, at the new facility, the mare developed a fever and mild nasal discharge and was immediately isolated. She developed a submandibular abscess which was diagnosed due to S. equi on bacterial culture.; Confirmation Date: 5/6/2023; Horse Status: Affected And Alive
Comments: The facility owner is working with their veterinarian on voluntary movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols. For more information about Strangles, go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles
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